How to Spend a Day Trip from Ulaanbaaar to Nalaikh Province, Mongolia

Mongolia is vast–truly, it’s one of the largest countries in Asia, and in the world. So, if you’re going to visit, you’ll definitely want to get out of Ulaanbaatar to see the wide-open spaces. If you want to base yourself in the capital city of Ulaanbaatar, you can absolutely do that and still see the countryside. Just an hour and a half away from Ulaanbaatar, Nalaikh is the perfect day trip for anyone who wants to get out of the city and see more of Mongolia. Here’s how to spend a day trip from Mongolia’s capital to Nalaikh Province, Mongolia.
The 7 Best Things to Do in Ulaanbaatar

What is there to do in Ulaanbaatar? It’s the question I asked myself when United announced their new non-stop route from NRT-UBN. It’s such a unique route for an American carrier; it’s a 5th freedom flight, meaning the route doesn’t touch down in tue airline’s home country. It’s also a place that hadn’t previously been on my radar, but suddenly was. So I started researching. After dreaming, planning, and finally visiting for myself, here are the 7 best things we did in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia!